How To Setup Your XC Bike For Long Distance Riding

How To Setup Your XC Bike For Long Distance Riding | Cross Country Setup Tips

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Setting up your cross-country bike for long-distance riding requires a different bike fit from a standard XC race setup. Rich Payne has raced quite a few epic 24-hour cross-country races over the past few years so has a few tips on how you can find a balance of comfort and speed.
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00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Cockpit
02:15 - Riding Position
04:56 - Wheels And Tyres
07:41 - Suspension
09:10 - Extras
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@gmbn Жыл бұрын

How do you set up your XC bike? For performance or with comfort in mind?

@rogerhouben9230 Жыл бұрын

The middle

@The80shilling Жыл бұрын

I'm 60 years old and riding an XC hardtail on 20-30 mile rides, so I tend towards comfort, but more importantly AVOIDANCE OF INJURY! I make sure my knees don't hurt, my back isn't straining from being too stretched out, not too much pressure on the wrists. I have had a few bike fittings and it was completely worth it, and has taken me from having many aches and pains and saddle discomfort, to a place where I can put in a tough 40 mile ride and have no specific issues; lifesaver.

@Paganiproductions84 Жыл бұрын

I don't mess to much with my bikes. Good Suspension setup+bikefit done.

@briandorz6420 Жыл бұрын

Since im not competing, i choose comfort... thank you for always giving us detailed and wonderful videos... I hope i can get a bike or at least a frame like yours someday... Im a fire fighter here in the Philippines and i go to work riding my old bike... Thank you and more power:💪💪💪

@letour32rr Жыл бұрын

Love seeing more XC Race content on this channel!!

@HLDefender 2 ай бұрын

Please do an XC bike and gym fitness video for beginners looking to start their conditioning journey. XC can be intimidating to typical body types. Literally detail how many miles weekly needed to train for a typical local race and expected heart rate zones needed to be competitive

@123camdm2 Жыл бұрын

Love xc bikes

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Gotta love them!

@YuunaAndCuddles Жыл бұрын

I'm from the Philippines, where roads are not so much okay with lots of potholes, which makes mountain bikes the usual choice for long distance rides. I focus on shaving off weight and improving the reliability of my bike, like going tubeless on my Continental Terra Trail (650x47B). I'm running a 1x12 drivetrain to tackle even uphills. I also have lights, both on my bike and helmet for visibility. Lastly, I make sure that I got tools in my frame bag, in case of trouble. It's all about comfort and safety in all.

@stuvademakaroner9607 6 ай бұрын

If you ride 47mm tires, riding a gravel bike would be totally fine

@rodandoenmibicicleta194 Ай бұрын

Same in México ✌️

@tuftschristopher Жыл бұрын

Long distance: Add alternative hand positions High rise bars Try tilting the saddle back a bit Add bottle & snack storage high up (bar bags, top tube)

@chriscowan6630 Жыл бұрын

Another great example of the strong content you continue to produce on this channel. Thanks from Canada!

@christiandonaj8257 Жыл бұрын

these are my always arms 😅 made my day!

@TJrcTX Жыл бұрын

I dig it. The vid on the 24hr race has made me start looking at endurance series. Looking at doing the Wisconsin endurance MTB series, and the Wausau 24. Thanks for the motivation and info to do this!

@papagodzilla5465 Жыл бұрын

exactly what ive been looking for. thank you so much for the tips.

@SlowRideHome Жыл бұрын

This is really help and simple gonna do some canal riding this weekend so I’m gonna watch this again 😊

@josemarieteomale5791 Ай бұрын

I actually turned my xc to trail and, Doing some trick in our local trail course. This one is a good choice basing in my experience.. and xc or any bikes with big tires are so applicable in Philippines since there are so many pot holes and the traffics here is like a moving obstacles for some of us a bike commuters..

@Planetone. Жыл бұрын

Great tips brother, very useful tips to avoid discomfort on those long epic rides 👌

@johnsonjay60 Жыл бұрын

I just built a close to 9k fully carbon fully rigid race bike. Dream build!!! Definatly get fitted! Hard seeing all these deals right now. I just gotta keep telling myself every single part is upgraded and high end. Just still need an air fork option 😆

@Kamil_D. Жыл бұрын

I have bought similar OIZ, as you are riding it a lot. ANd yes, it is excellent bike :)

@robschafer2723 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Would love to see more information on your dropper button install.

@enriquee.k3329 4 ай бұрын

Great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@bulinski1987 Жыл бұрын

Rich, wish you stuck around the Thunder Mountain shop a second longer and I would have had a chance to chat with you! The anecdotal content has been awesome. Hope you have a chance to get back to Sedona when the weather is more favorable, besides the White Line, Sedona has much to offer!

@dev1ce888 Жыл бұрын

I have done multiple 200km road rides on my XC bike the only thing I would change is my tire pressure I would pump it to 30-35psi instead of my usual 20psi. I would still average 30-40kph on flat sections and I actually prefer this because of all my years of riding I never got a flat tire on my tubeless mtb setup. Im running 36t front and 10-51 shimano at the rear 1by setup

@j.diaries_ Жыл бұрын

Hi there, planning to get an XC bike with 30t front, 10t-51t, 1x setup. With around 15-20 kgs of gears loaded, will it be fine to pedal on flat roads? Thank you!

@dev1ce888 Жыл бұрын

@@j.diaries_ 32/34t front chainring would be better I guess it's very easy to change 1x chainring lots of cheap options too busy make sure you get the right spec

@iggalan Жыл бұрын

Later this year I have a 90 Km ride in my XC (it's a triathlon in fact, but gravel edition 😀 and I'm not buying or renting a bike), so I'm looking at everything to make it as easy as possible. I just replaced the old saddle with a new one (after measuring sit bones) similar to the one I'm already using on my road bike. Set up my tyres tubeless (which is a bit of a pain because I don't use this bike that much, so the sealant dries up). I have not installed the remote lock for the fork (it's a hardtail), I just don't like the mess of wires. I'll look at everything else.

@Tazz6326 Жыл бұрын

Useful video especially as I'm looking to change bike. You mentioned lockouts on the suspension, do you know if you can use a LO on Rockshox 35 Gold RL 130mm forks?? Cheers👍

@GOdupont24 Жыл бұрын

I have done everything mentioned here. I also added SQ Labs inner bar ends so I can change my hand positioning on long rides and climbs. I can not recommend those enough.

@Saturday_ProFuel Жыл бұрын

YASSSSS!! Moar XC plz'n'thx.

@dpugh39 Жыл бұрын

Love that bike looks sweet 😋 I have a trek procaliber with Barzo front and rear. How much of a diffrence do you think mezcal front and rear would make on rolling resistance ?

@jasonpatrickdeleon4701 Жыл бұрын

Good day GMBN, can you next topic or content about what is hard pavement, loose, wet, mud etc that indicate back of packaging of Maxxis tired thanks

@papagotbigtoes3344 Жыл бұрын

After I bought a full sus I put gravel tires on my XC making it a commuter. You guys plan on putting numbers to the rolling resistance of gravel vs XC tires?

@MissionX5 Жыл бұрын

So on a 24-hour ride that you're talking about in Arizona are you what are you packing for food?. I know we have some here in Wisconsin but I believe that's a team-based 24-hour ride. But those are all great points much appreciated to listen

@M3PH11 Жыл бұрын

2:51 i run 760mm bars on both my bikes (xc and trail) and i find if it run narrower it also restricts my breathing (i do have asthma though) as well all the things Rich said.

@nicka-m Жыл бұрын

That looked a hard one to make, brrrr!

@ivankuhar9953 Жыл бұрын

Hi, what model is this saddle.. is it Ergon SM Pro men? Thx

@paulv8453 Жыл бұрын

Fore/aft question: Due to XC bikes having steeper seat tube angles, is it normal for the front of the knee cap to be slightly in front of the pedal when they are parallel? I don’t have access to professional fitting due to my rural location. I don’t want to cause knee injuries. Thanks

@MTBukk Жыл бұрын

Can't the Squidlock lever and the Axs dropper lever fit next to each other?

@anitalandkroon Жыл бұрын

Great video 😃 I've never seen an orange spare tyre 😳

@dougiegraham662 Жыл бұрын

Latex. They are lighter...and more expensive

@anitalandkroon Жыл бұрын

@@dougiegraham662 thanks 😃

@cristovaomorgado Жыл бұрын

Does the CO2 give any problem with those TPU inner tubes?

@gotrain4me Жыл бұрын

😝 "Ari snow na"

@sister4415 Жыл бұрын

How's this new Oiz doing?

@scottleech9571 Жыл бұрын

I have same bike but why does the XTR front brake feel way worse than a XT brake .. seems like its just lacking in power and feels spongy and yes I have bled it etc

@Bored-G 6 ай бұрын

25PSI? is that for tubeless only? i normallly use inner with 35 to 40 psi.

@fernandosantos2358 Жыл бұрын

Main tip would have to be to ride a bike that’s actually your size. Not like Rich did on the 24h race 😬

@Indicasativa55 Жыл бұрын

I just get on my bike and ride 40 to 50 km and my bikes set up the way it was when bought 😂 can’t say iv noticed any discomfort

@franklee6301 Жыл бұрын

Apparently Rich is the only one left and he's just rehashing everything Blake did previously and better. See ya gmbn.

@333wheeler Жыл бұрын

How the hell did bar end stubs lose favour... Not ride a bike without them myself..

@fernandosantos2358 Жыл бұрын

@gmbn I’ve now watched a number of videos of Rich’s adventure in the States, and there’s one thing that keeps throwing me off a bit, which is just how odd Rich looks sitting on that Orbea. It might be because of personal preference, but the bike just seems way too tiny for him. He seems like he’s just hanging on top of the handlebar in a position that looks comical at times. Even the curvature of his back seem odd. Is it just me?? Didn’t anyone else comment how squeezed he seems on that bike?? I’m really curious.

@ArkUSAbikerchick Ай бұрын

Agreed. But Alessandra Keller is even more so. It might be an XC extreme athlete thing? More powerful when pulling on the handlebars and stomping the pedals up a tech climb? I was wondering about it all. It does seem to be an individual preference kind of thing.